Having too many bartenders is, well, a waste of the money you're trying to save. Having too few bartenders can result in long lines, frustrated guests, and even delays in your reception (hard to do the father daughter dance if dad is waiting for his drink). Photo: / Know your guest countħ5 guests per bartender is a general rule of thumb, so if you're having a 200 guest wedding, you'll probably want to play it safe and have three bartenders. If your venue doesn’t have any restrictions, or your hosting your event at-home or outdoors, then hiring bartending services is probably the best idea. Make sure you fully understand the costs and requirements of running your own bar. Some caterers and venues allow you to purchase your own alcohol off site, others do not. For insurance reasons, many venues and caterers have restrictions on who is and isn't allowed to serve alcohol on site. They may already have a bartender on hand for an event like a wedding reception. If you’ve booked a venue, this is the first thing you’ll need to consider. Photo: Pavlo Melnyk/ Check with your venue You’ll be able to submit requests for price quotes, see what bartenders charge, and determine if this will help save money.įind a Bartender Here are 6 things to consider when hiring a wedding bartender. If you’re looking to hire bartenders for a wedding (or any private event!), you can do so easily on The Bash. This season, it’s more popular than ever to hire a wedding bartender if you’re having a small, backyard style or outdoor wedding.

In recent years DIY catering and DIY bartending have become popular ways for couples on a budget to keep their wedding spending under control.

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